Bestselling author Jody Sharpe recently reflected on what makes stories timeless, citing the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life" as a key inspiration for her nine published books. In an article on her website, Sharpe explained that the story's themes of angelic intervention and human goodness continue to resonate, especially during times of global conflict and personal sorrow. "I believe in angels and I believe they are here for us all," Sharpe wrote in the piece available at http://jodysharpe.com/blog/. "In this time of war in parts of the world and sorrow plaguing so many, I continue writing about love, forgiveness, redemption with angels at the helm."
Sharpe's commitment to these themes has earned her multiple literary honors. She recently received an honorable mention in the 2024 National Federation of Press Women's Professional Communication contest for her novel 'Summer of Angels.' This marks her fourth NFPW award, following 2023's first-place national win for '20 Moon Road, An Angel's Tale' in the novella category. Her memoir 'Special Needs Children, The Angels On My Shoulder' placed second in the NFPW's At-Large Communication contest, with Midwest Book Review noting Sharpe's "ability to see the good in circumstances and people."
The author's work consistently features angelic characters and spiritual themes. Her Mystic Bay series, set in a fictional California town where angels live as humans, includes titles like 'Town Of Angels,' 'The Angel's Daughter,' and 'Town Of Angels Christmas.' In these stories, angels guide humans through challenges including bullying, personal discovery, and community conflicts. Sharpe also writes for younger audiences, with her children's book 'When The Angel Sent Butterflies' aiming to help children ages 2-7 understand that "love conquers fear."
Beyond her published works, Sharpe maintains an active online presence dedicated to angel stories. Her website features a "Tuesdays With The Angels" blog section where she shares real-life angel encounters submitted by readers. These stories are available at http://www.jodysharpe.com. Sharpe welcomes public submissions of angel stories through http://bit.ly/2FV8amd, hoping to create a collection of accounts involving angel sightings and miraculous encounters. Her YouTube channel further explores these topics, with special attention to bullying as it relates to special needs children.
Sharpe's background as a special education teacher for twenty-five years informs much of her writing. Her memoir details how teaching children with special needs "changed her life for the better, turning her face toward heaven." This professional experience, combined with personal losses that included her daughter and husband, has shaped her mission to create stories that offer "love, humor and spiritual awakening." The author's growing recognition includes being chosen as a winner in the annual "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading" Book Awards through public voting, and she recently announced that screen treatments are available for 'The Angel's Daughter' and 'Town Of Angels Christmas.'
